| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | Usually 1 1/2 to 2 feet but can attain heights to 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Other: Lobed, prickly |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Spiny capsule containing brownish-black seeds. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested. |
